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J400 BEW

1997 Jaguar XK8

Red Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,176 mi
Last recorded65,176 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar XK882,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 BEW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 65,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 63,616 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 60,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 57,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,561 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 28 Jul 2014 53,769 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f floor

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,066 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,917 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 50,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 47,041 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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J400 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8 in Red with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 82,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J400 BEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J400 BEW registered?

J400 BEW is a 1997 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J400 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 BEW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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